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Upcoming Events
 
 
 
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May 24, 2013:
 

Young Adults Social Hour

 
Where:   Grande Prairie, AB
 
Time:  7:30 pm
 
What: meet, greet, and complete your social life with faith-based friends
 
Cost:  $5
 
Guest speaker, round-table discussion, wine/cheese, and more ……
 
Contact Denis Blanchette at archgmyouth@gmail.com
 
 
 
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May 25, 2013:
 

Young Adults Social Hour

 
Where:   Peace River, AB
 
Time:  7:30 pm
 
Who:  18 – 35 years of age
 
What: meet, greet, and complete your social life with faith-based friends
 
Cost:  $5
 
Guest speaker, round-table discussion, wine/cheese, and more ……
 
Contact Denis Blanchette at archgmyouth@gmail.com
 
 
 
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May 25, 2013:
 

A Day with St. Francis

 
What: a retreat for men and women sponsored by Peace Retreats (www.PeaceRetreats.ca)
 
Presented by:  Roma Kosyk
 
Where:  Wapiti Nordic Ski Club Lodge, Grande Prairie, AB
 
Time:  9:30 am - 3:30 pm
 
Cost: $25. (includes lunch)
 
To register: see attached brochure
 
For more information, contact:  Arlene (513-6070) or Tracy (814-5210)
 
 
 
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May 29, 2013:
 

Faith Sharing Sessions

 
Where: St. Charles Church, Nampa, AB
 
Time:  7:30 pm
 
Facilitated by Rev. Fr. Jean Celestin NGOMA.
 
All are invited to reflect together and deepen our mission as Christians in this changing world.
 
Sponsored by the Parish Pastoral Council and the Liturgical and Evangelization Committee
 
See poster for details.
 
 
 
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June 2, 2013:
 

Blessing of Pets and Animals

 
Where:  St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie, AB
 
Time: 1:00 pm
 
Pets should be in a cage, carrier, or on a leash, and under control at all times. 
 
Cookies, juice, and pet treats will be provided after the ceremony.
 
Please see poster.
 
 
 
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June 7 - 9, 2013:
 

Come and See” Getaway Weekend to Edmonton

 
Where:  Edmonton, AB  (transportation included)
 
Who: for high school- and college-aged young men
 
What:  What does God want? Ask Him!  Don't spend your entire life doubting... 
 
Visit St Joseph's Seminary and West Edmonton Mall, awesome food, sports and more...
 
Contact Denis Blanchette at archgmyouth@gmail.com
 
 
 
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June 8, 2013:
 

Knights of Columbus Children's Fishing Derby (CFE0667)

 
Where:  Winagami Lake Provincial Park (between High Prairie and McLennan, AB)
 
Time: Registration 8 - 11 am, derby ends at 3 pm, awards and prizes at 3:30 pm.
 
Entry fee: $5 child or $20 per family (includes ticket for one free pop and hot dog per child).
 
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
 
Proceeds go to the Wheelchair Foundation of Canada and other charities.
 
More information: call Real at 780-925-2384
 
 
 
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June 14 – 16, 2013:
 

Ignatian Spiritual Exercises for Young Adults (18 – 35)

 
Where: McLennan, AB (contact us for transportation)
 
What: Centuries-old spiritual retreat... made for real men and sincere ladies 
 
Cost: $50
 
Why: Need a break? Got big decisons to make?  Get some down time with our Lord
 
No frills, no fluff!  The meat and potatoes of spiritual formation, discernment and growth!
 
Contact Denis Blanchette at archgmyouth@gmail.com
 
 
 
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June 15 - 16, 2013:
 

St. Isidore's 60th Anniversary

 
Where:  St. Isidore, AB
 
Activities include horseshoes, ball tourney, BBQ supper, and a bike parade for children.
 
Mass at 11:00 am on Sunday, June 16.
 
More information: Please see poster.
 
 
 
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June 16, 2013:
 

50th Anniversary of the Blessing of St. James R.C. Church

 
Where:  St.James Church, community centre/yard, Manning, AB.
 
Time: Mass at 3:00 pm with Archbishop Gerard Pettipas, followed by entertainment and barbecue supper
 
More information:  Contact Shirley Dillman 780.836.3440
 
 
 
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June 28 - July 2, 2013:
 

18th Annual Catholic Family Conference

 
Where:  Lac St. Anne, AB 
 
Guest speakers: Peter Kreeft, Deacon Alex Jones, the Sisters of Life
 
Join hundreds of other Catholic families for a camping weekend of faith, family, and fun!
 
More information/registration: see website (www.catholicfamilyministries.com)
 
 
 
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July 7 – 14, 2013:
 

Archdiocesan Youth Summer Camp 2013

 
Where: Camp Artaban, on Lac Cardinal (near Grimshaw).
 
Who: grades 7-12 students
 
What: Spend an unforgettable week with your friends...
 
Check out the youth website (www.archgmyouth.org) for updates
 
 
 
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July 12 - 14, 2013:
 

Cursillo Family Campout

 
Where:  Bear Lake Campground
 
More information:  Please see attached poster.
 
Join in the fun for as much or as little as you can!
 
 
 
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July 23 - 28, 2013:
 

World Youth Day 2013 at Home

 
Who:  Young adults from our Archdiocese aged 18 - 35
 
Where:  Mount St. Francis, near Cochrane, AB.
 
Check out the youth website (www.archgmyouth.org) for updates and details!
 
Also check out http://www.onerock.ca
 
 
 
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August 2 – 7, 2013:
 

Arcatheos Boys Camp

 
Where: Brittan Ranch near Turner Valley, AB  (contact us for transportation).
 

Who: Boys 7-12 and Officers 13-17.

 
What: Full-fledged theme camp for boys on the journey towards authentic manhood!
 
Website: www.arcatheos.com
 
Check out the promo video  (http://arcatheos.com/video).
 
 
 
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August 15  – 17, 2013:
 

Girouxville Pilgrimage Youth CampOut!

 
Where:  Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, Girouxville, AB
 
Who: youth aged 18 - 25
 
What: Spend a great camping weekend with your friends.

Night games, camp fires, talks, fun and more.

 
Contact us at archgmyouth@gmail.com
 
 
 
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August 23 - 25, 2013

Archdiocesan Faith Rally

Guest speaker: Fr. Paul Moret
 
Where: St. Bernard Church Grounds, Grouard, AB
More details: check out the poster.
 
Mark your calendar!
 
 
 
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August 26 – 30, 2013:
 

Archdiocesan Youth Summer Camp 2013

 
Where: Camp Artaban on Lac Cardinal (near Grimshaw).
 
Who: grades 4-6 students
 
What: Spend an unforgettable week with your friends...
 
Check out the youth website (www.archgmyouth.org) for updates and details!
 
 
 
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